General description Sherwood HSS Taps are designed for general-purpose thread cutting in a variety of materials, including steel, stainless steels, cast iron, and non-ferrous materials such as aluminum and brass. These taps feature a black oxide finish that enhances heat resistance and a spiral point that provides excellent shearing action. Technical specifications Class of Fit: 6H Dimensions Standard: ISO 529 Finish/Coating: Steam Tempered Material: High Speed Steel Material Grade: M2 Number of Flutes: 3 Overall Length: 89.0 mm Pitch: 1.75 Shank Diameter: 9 mm Square Width: 7.1 mm Tap Type: Spiral Point Thread Direction: Right Hand Thread Length: 23 mm Thread Limit: None N/A Thread Size: M12 Thread Standard: Metric Coarse Usage Typical applications for these taps include: Tapping Steel Brass Aluminum Engineering Manufacturing Other information